National Park Service · CO

Stevens Creek Campground

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Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
55Sites
54First-come
40 ftMax rig

The place

Stevens Creek Campground lies on the north shore at the eastern end of Blue Mesa Reservoir. This is the closest campground to the town of Gunnison, CO. Popular with boaters, Stevens Creek has easy access to the reservoir. It is very sunny and bright, and the scent of sagebrush adds to the camping experience. A bit downstream is the Morrow Point Reservoir and the Crystal Reservoir, both surrounded by the steep cliffs of the Black Canyon. Recreation Stand up paddleboarding, fishing, canoeing and other water sports are popular here. Keep reading

Bird Watching is rewarding throughout the park but especially so in this shallower end of the reservoir which is ideal for waterfowl. Hikers, try the 1.5 mile (2.4) Neversink Trail, which meanders along the Gunnison River upstream of Blue Mesa Reservoir. Check the park's Hiking web page for more information. Facilities The 53-site campground offers waterfront-sites and a wide variety of amenities including a picnic area, self pay station and drinking water available late-May to mid-September. Natural Features The campground sits at an elevation of 7,540 feet (2298 m) and is characterized by a semi-arid, treeless shrubland. The mesa landscape is covered with sagebrush and receives less than 12 inches (30 cm) of rain each year. Nearby Attractions Head into Gunnison for a meal, a bit of shopping, or a visit to the local park or museum. Gunnison is known for its western ambiance and small town friendliness. Mountain biking and hiking can be found at Hartman Rocks Trail just south of Gunnison. Charges & Cancellations This is a Scan and Pay campground. There are no refunds,changes, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.

The sites · 55

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AA01standard nonelectric40 ft
AA02standard nonelectric40 ft
AA03standard nonelectric
AA04standard nonelectric34 ft
AA05standard nonelectric34 ft
AA06standard nonelectric34 ft
AA07standard nonelectric34 ft
AA08standard nonelectric40 ft
AA09standard nonelectric40 ft
AA10standard nonelectric38 ft
AA11standard nonelectric38 ft
AA12standard nonelectric30 ft
AA13standard nonelectric38 ft
AA14standard nonelectric38 ft
AA15standard nonelectric36 ft
AA16standard nonelectric32 ft
AA17standard nonelectric36 ft
AA18standard nonelectric36 ft
AA19standard nonelectric36 ft
AA20standard nonelectric36 ft
BB21standard nonelectric30 ft
BB22standard nonelectric21 ft
BB23standard nonelectric30 ft
BB24standard nonelectric30 ft
BB25standard nonelectric32 ft
BB26standard nonelectric32 ft
BB27standard nonelectric35 ft
BB28standard nonelectric32 ft
BB29standard nonelectric25 ft
BB30standard nonelectric30 ft
BB31standard nonelectric32 ft
BB32standard nonelectric30 ft
BB33standard nonelectric21 ft
BB34standard nonelectric35 ft
BB35standard nonelectric35 ft
BB36standard nonelectric32 ft
BB37standard nonelectric28 ft
BB38standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC39standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC40standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC41standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC42standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC43standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC44standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC45standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC46standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC47standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC48standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC49standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC50standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC51standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC52standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC53standard nonelectric35 ft
Loop CC54standard nonelectric35 ft
Stevens Creek Scan and PayStevens Creek Campground Scan and Paymanagement40 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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